Troy Warren

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NATIONAL CORN FRITTERS DAY | July 16

NATIONAL CORN FRITTERS DAY | July 16

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL CORN FRITTERS DAY | July 16 National Corn Fritters Day on July 16th encourages us to fry up a batch of these crispy, flavorful bites of corn and batter! Make them with fresh corn and the celebration will be even better! These bright crispy morsels make great additions to summer barbecues and backyard gatherings. The main ingredients include corn, meal, egg, milk, and butter. While they may have originated in the south, corn fritters can easily be changed up with peppers, onions, or herbs to give them regional and seasonal flair.  When paired with…
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‘Boy Next Door Killer’ faces death penalty at today’s sentencing

‘Boy Next Door Killer’ faces death penalty at today’s sentencing

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By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT One of two women killed was preparing to go on a date with actor Ashton Kutcher Nearly two years after a jury recommended execution for a man prosecutors called “The Boy Next Door Killer,” a judge is set to hand down a sentence Friday. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Larry P. Fidler will choose between a death sentence and life in prison without the possibility of parole for Michael Thomas Gargiulo, 45, who was convicted in August 2019 of the home-invasion murders of two women and the attempted murder of a…
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Georgia councilman charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats

Georgia councilman charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats

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By Tim Darnell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT A Fort Valley city councilman is out on $50,000 bond and has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor after being arrested on charges of aggravated assault and making terroristic threats. Jimmy Barnes was arrested in Peach County earlier this week. He was released Thursday. A July 3 incident report from the Peach County Sheriff’s Office, according to WMAZ, said Barnes allegedly threatened to shoot a woman and called her a racial slur at the Highway 49 Food Mart. On Thursday night, Barnes’ arrest was a topic during a City  Council Zoom meeting,…
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Largest nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate mask recommendation

Largest nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate mask recommendation

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Letter cites concerns over the emergence of delta and lambda variants The country’s largest nurses union wants the public to put their masks back on — even if they’re vaccinated. The National Nurses Union is calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta to reinstate its recommendations that people wear a face mask when around people who are not part of their household. “The Covid-19 pandemic is far from over,” the union wrote in a letter to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky. “In the United States, the CDC reports a 16.0 percent…
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Panda Express to Put Plant-Based Orange ‘Chicken’ on the Menu

Panda Express to Put Plant-Based Orange ‘Chicken’ on the Menu

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT The new Beyond Meat vegetarian dish will debut at select Panda Express locations this summer. Though the Beyond Burger is where they started, Beyond Meat has long been open about their aspirations beyond plant-based beef. And recently, the company has been putting a renewed focus on chicken: Last week, they announced the official release of Beyond Chicken Tenders at nearly 400 restaurants nationwide. And this week, they've announced one of their biggest chicken partnerships yet: a plant-based version of Panda Express's signature dish, Orange Chicken. Beyond the Original Orange Chicken — as the new meat-free meal…
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Arizona judge says audit documents — including who is paying for recount — are public records

Arizona judge says audit documents — including who is paying for recount — are public records

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Ryan Randazzo | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for CNT   A Maricopa County Superior Court Judge on Thursday ruled that communications between Senate Republicans, the company called Cyber Ninjas and other vendors they hired to audit Maricopa County's 2020 election are public documents. Judge Michael Kemp said "any and all" records with a "substantial nexus" to the audit are public records, including all communications related to planning the audit, policies and procedures of the audit and all records disclosing who is paying for the audit and how much is being paid. The nonprofit group American Oversight sued Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott, and the Senate, seeking…
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How to Effortlessly Style Open Kitchen Shelves in 5 Easy Steps

How to Effortlessly Style Open Kitchen Shelves in 5 Easy Steps

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By Jessica Bennett | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT Use what you already have to create a stylish yet functional shelf display. Floating shelves are a kitchen design trend that isn't going anywhere anytime soon. You can find them in kitchens of nearly every style, usually stacked with an artfully curated selection of dishware and accessories. According to the 2021 Pinterest trend report, searches for "kitchen floating shelves decor" are up 130% compared to the previous year as people continue to trade upper cabinetry for this airier alternative.  Open shelves provide an opportunity to show off your personality in the kitchen, but figuring…
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Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Trades On-Road Manners for Off-Road Chops

Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Trades On-Road Manners for Off-Road Chops

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BY MAXWELL B. MORTIMER | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT The TRD Off-Road trim brings knobby tires, rugged outdoor looks, and a retuned suspension to Toyota's bestselling crossover. For the average person, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road strikes a great balance between grocery getter and two-track champion. As a crossover, it's fundamentally optimized for the rigors of the paved world, but its rugged looks promise a vehicle that would hold its own if you took it mudding alongside a Wrangler Rubicon. American's interest in adventure, camping, and wilderness exploration has never been higher, and we continue to flock toward SUVs and trucks in…
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Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to benzene traces

Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to benzene traces

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By LINDA A. JOHNSON, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure. The affected products, packaged in aerosol cans, are Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen, and four Neutrogena sunscreen versions: Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen, CoolDry Sport aerosol sunscreen, Invisible Daily Defense aerosol sunscreen and UltraSheer aerosol sunscreen. The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of sun protection factor, or SPF. The products were distributed nationwide through retailers.…
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